The word is spreading quickly Dan and others will get on board soon. They won't want to be left behind holding their (fill in the blank).

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for this project and for all you do.

The photo that TIME blog chose is really very something, isn't it?

Interesting link on the Time's post page:

CDC: 20% of Gay Men Are HIV-Positive, but Nearly Half Don't Know It

By Meredith Melnick

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2010/09/26/st…

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 1 in 5 sexually active gay men in America are HIV-positive but that 44% of them don't know it.
More than 8,000 self-identifying gay men were tested by CDC workers in the 21 American cities. The gay population in Baltimore had the highest rates of HIV infection, at 38%, while Atlanta scored lowest, at 6%.

There is no denying that the highest infection rates occur in gay men. Although they account for 4% of the male population in the United States, their HIV-infection rate is 44 times the rate of heterosexual men.
(More on Time.com: Multimedia: The Graying of AIDS)

Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2010/09/26/st…

That video was brutal, in a way that none of the others you've posted so far have been.

3, 4, 5 hey there, fuck you very much, singly or together.

That video just was so painful to watch. I'd love to email the link to every homophobic teacher and school administration in our countries. This is what happens when you can't look beyond your own prejudice.

Actually, I'm going to save the URL for this video in my bookmarks folder, so the next time you post about any sort of LBGTQ harassment, I can send this to the perpetrators. How can anyone hate so much that they don't care if a child or teenager dies?

What do they mean "it should do the exact opposite for the rest of us."?

That video was more heartbreaking for me to watch than the others so far. So sad.

I hope this project succeeds and actually helps prevent some of the suicides.

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I thought it was a perfect way to end the article. In other words, hearing testimonials about the bullying that gays, and others, have endured in HS should make us take pause and feel that something is wrong with the world. Then, hopely, make us try to do something about it.

I also note that the edit function, when submitting a comment, doesn't work.

hopely = hopefully

Ava's video certainly unleashed the "water works" for me. It's so obvious that the pain of losing her friend is still very close to the surface. My heart goes out to her.

My favorite quote: "I know that there are a ton of people out there who, like Aiden, [are] amazing, and they're beautiful, and they're loved, and they can't see it because they have to deal with so much hate every day."

That's why this project is so vitally important. I hope it gets even more media exposure. Thanks, Dan.

Unfortunately, it's not just at school but at home. Unfortunately, the bullying doesn't stop with graduation. And unfortunately, it's institutionalized.
Wanna help? Befriend LGBT kids and adults. Befriend them not to be 'understanding' and 'progressive' but for who they are individually. Let them know they're not alone. When LGBT rights show up in politics, be verbal about your opinions. Passing laws is one thing, but letting LGBT people know there are others who want them to be part of society is even more important.

You're doing a real mitzvah, Dan.

Dan and Terry,
Thank you for your comments and for starting this effort. It will make a difference for many and in many ways. I hope you will see the positive impact your efforts have.

Thanks.

Jeff